Mother's Day dining options

Updated 2:56 pm, Monday, May 7, 2012

Mother's Day brunch at Biga on the Banks includes an array of breads and desserts.

Mother's Day brunch at Biga on the Banks includes an array of breads and desserts.

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Mother's Day dining options

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Regardless of your stage in life, your mother has made a difference. May 9 is your chance to take her out to eat and say “Thanks.” Doesn't she deserve it? Since Mother's Day is a busy dining day, reservations are advised.

Anne Marie's Carriage House Bistro, at the San Antonio Botanical Garden, 555 Funston, (210) 826-5800, will feature two specials on Mother's Day in addition to its full menu. Brunch available 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Reservations available. Parking is free and you do not have to pay admission to dine at the Bistro.

Apple Annie's Restaurant, 2177 N.W. Military Hwy., (210) 491-0226, is offering a Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It is $8.99 per person. There's also a Mother's Day buffet for $10.99 per person. Open 10 a.m. with the last seating at 7 p.m. Regular menu available. Reservations suggested.

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Auden's Kitchen, 700 E. Sonterra Blvd., (210) 494-0070, is featuring a Mother's Day Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It starts at $16 and includes two drinks and a variety of entrées, such as pan-roasted halibut, chilaquiles verdes, duck and corn hash, rib-eye steak and more. Kids brunch costs $4.95.

Barbaresco Restaurant and Bar, 9715 San Pedro Ave., (210) 231-0989, is offering a four-course featured menu for $45 per person. Patio dining available. Accepting reservations. For more information, go to www.barbaresco.net.

The Barn Door Restaurant, 8400 N. New Braunfels Ave., (210) 824-0116, is offering its regular menu along with specials. Call for reservations or go to www.barndoorrestaurant.com.

Biga on the Banks, 203 S. St. Mary's St., (210) 225-0722, is serving a Mother's Day brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. of appetizers, salads, entrées and desserts as well as choices for children; $49 for adults and $27.50 for children. Reservations may be made by phone or visit www.biga.com for reservations and gift cards.

Boardwalk Bistro, 4011 Broadway, (210) 824-0100, will be serving Mother's Day Brunch 11 a.m.-4 p.m. It also has a three-course prix fixe menu, $20-$32, with $16 optional wine flight available, and an $8.99 child's plate (ages 12 and younger). The John Sheridan piano jazz duo will perform from noon-3 p.m. Reservations are recommended. For more information, go to www.boardwalkbistro.com.

Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood, 219 E. Houston St., (210) 472-2600, is featuring its full menu. In addition, all mothers will receive a yellow rose and gift box of truffles. For more information, visit www.bohanans.com.

Cappy's Restaurant, 5011 Broadway, (210) 828-9669. Sunday brunch menu along with specials. Cappy's will be open 10 a.m.-3 p.m. for brunch, and at 5 p.m. for dinner. Call for reservations. The full brunch menu can be viewed at www.cappysrestaurant.com.

Chaps at the Hyatt Regency, 123 Losoya St., (210) 222-1234 ext. 424, is featuring a Mother's Day champagne brunch from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Adults are $38, seniors $30, and children ages 4-12, $19. There will be a salad bar, antipasti selections, action stations and entrees, Mother's Day bread basket and a dessert sweet table. Live entertainment. Complimentary self parking across street at Central Parking. Call for reservations or more information.

The Cheesecake Factory, 7400 San Pedro Ave., (210) 798-0769, is offering its newly introduced Sunday brunch menu, which includes pancakes. Available 10 a.m.-2 p.m., brunch items cost $6.50-$15.95. Regular menu also is available. Go to www.thecheesecakefactory.com for more information.

The Creek Restaurant, 119 Staffel St. in Boerne, (830) 816-2005, is featuring a Mother's Day menu that includes a selection of appetizers ($10.99 each), entrées ($18.99-37.99) and desserts ($7 each). For more information, visit www.creek-restaurant.com.

Crumpets, 3920 Harry Wurzbach, (210) 821-5600, Mother's Day Sunday Brunch includes an appetizer, house salad, entrée selection, assorted breads, dessert, coffee or iced tea and wine or Champagne for $29.50-$49.50. Special meal for children younger than 10, $10.50. Mother's Day dinner from 5-9 p.m. View the full menu at www.crumpetsa.com. Call for information or reservations.

Earl Abel's, 1201 Austin Hwy., (210) 822-3358, is offering two breakfast specials with its regular breakfast menu, which is available until 11 a.m. It also will have dinner specials and selected items from its regular menu. All Mother's Day entrées come with a choice of soup or house salad, a side and choice of dessert. It also offers a variety of desserts and special menu items for kids.

El Jarro de Arturo Mexican Restaurant, 13421 San Pedro, (210) 494-5084, is serving a Mother's Day brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; $18.95 for adults and $9.95 for children 10 and younger, plus tax and gratuity. Regular menu available 3-9 p.m. For more information, call or visit www.eljarro.com.

El Papalote Taco & Grill, 203 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 180, (210) 495-3999, is featuring Mother's Day specials for the month, including a free gelato for moms with the purchase of any meal during normal business hours. Happy Hour specials on Mother's Day, as well as any Sunday and Monday throughout the year, include $2 drafts, margaritas and well drinks, plus $4-$6 appetizers. For more information, visit www.elpapalote.com.

Fogo de Chão, 849 E. Commerce St., (210) 227-1700, is open for lunch on Mother's Day, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $32.50 per person for its regular menu.

Gristmill River Restaurant and Bar, 1287 Gruene Road in New Braunfels, (830) 606-1281, is serving favorites from the menu for Mother's Day. Open 11 a.m.-9 p.m. No reservations needed. Visit www.gristmillrestaurant.com.

Gruene Hall, 1281 Gruene Road in New Braunfels, (830) 629-5077, has a Gospel Brunch with a Texas Twist featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet, $25 for adults (includes complimentary mimosa) and $12.50 for kids. Entertainment by Bret Graham, Selena Afram and the Gospel Silvertones. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Advance tickets available at www.gruenehall.com or via phone.

Jacala Mexican Restaurant, 606 West Ave., (210) 732-5222, is offering a Mother's Day Special of one cheese enchilada, beef puffy taco, guacamole chalupa, rice, beans and iced tea, $8.99. Full menu and bar also available. For the menu, go to www.jacala.com. Reservations will be accepted for parties of 15 or more. Smaller groups may call to get on a priority seating list. Open 11 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Delivery is available; call (210) 447-3777.

La Fonda on Main, 2415 N. Main Ave., (210) 733-0621, will offer its Sunday brunch menu and specials and is open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call for reservations. The full brunch and dinner menus are at www.lafondaonmain.com.

Marie Callender's, 4788 N.W. Loop 410 and 8450 I-35 N., has a special Mother's Day brunch menu. An omelet bar, carving station, a soup and salad bar, a Belgian waffle bar, fresh fruits and fresh-baked pastries with coffee, orange juice and Champagne. Brunch starts at $15.99 for adults. For more information, visit www.mariecallenders.com.

Marianito's Extreme Tex-Mex Grill, 2102 Bandera Road. (210) 433-7100. Moms eat for half price with the purchase of a regular-priced combo. Must be of equal or lesser value. Also, $1.99 desserts all day for moms (limit one per mom).

The Old Alsatian Steakhouse & Ristorante, 1403 Angelo St. in Castroville, (830) 931-9191, is featuring Mother's Day specials.

The Old San Francisco Steak House, 10223 Sahara St., (210) 342-2321, will host a Mother's Day brunch with seatings at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. The cost is $32 for adults and $12.95 for children younger than 13. Call for reservations.

Pavil Restaurant and Bar, 1818 N. Loop 1604 W., (210) 479-5000, is featuring special brunch and dinner menus for Mother's Day as well as its full a la carte menu. Brunch features a three-course menu, $24.95, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mother's Day dinner features two courses for $37.95 from 4-10 p.m.

Pesca on the River, 212 W. Crockett, (210) 396-5817. Mother's Day specials available beginning at 5:30 p.m., in addition to regular

a la carte menu. Regular menu available for breakfast and lunch. Call for more information or reservations.

Quicksands Cafe and Bakery, 502 Embassy Oaks, (210) 496-2233, is offering traditional breakfast as well as three Mother's Day luncheon specials, including soup or salad and dessert for $12.99 each. Open from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Stefania's Country Italian, 2322 San Pedro, (210) 733-6633, has Mother's Day specials in addition to its full menu. Open at noon. Live music. Reservations accepted.

Stone Werks Big Rock Grille at the Vineyard, 1201 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite. 101, (210) 764-0400, and at the Rim, 5807 Worth Parkway, (210) 558-9898, has Mother's Day brunch specials from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and $2.50 Bloody Marys and mimosas. There also will be two chef's specials available all day.

Sugarbakers Café and Bakery, 260 E. Basse Road, (210) 824-7000, is featuring a Mother's Day lunch, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Four entrées to choose from, $18.95-$21.95, include cheese spread appetizer with crackers. Children 4-12, $6.95. Variety of desserts. Reservations required for groups of six or more and recommended for all.

Super Suppers at Huebner Commons, 11703 Huebner Road, Suite 105, (210) 558-8864, is offering Mother's Day specials for takeaway. It has Mother's Day brunch and dinner options. Each meal serves three, costs $30 and will last four months in the freezer. It's open 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Thurmunz Seafood, 7500 Broadway, (210) 829-4853, is offering a Mom's Shrimp Feast, $20, which is Gulf shrimp prepared three ways with a choice of two sides and a garden salad. Special available on Saturday and Mother's Day. For more information, go to www.thurmunz.com.

Watermark Grill, 18740 Stone Oak Parkway, (210) 483-7600, is offering Mother's Day specials for brunch and dinner as well as its full a la carte menu. Brunch, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., is $24.95 and includes classic New England clam chowder, a mixed field green salad, selection of entrées and dessert. The two-course dinner, 4:30-10 p.m., costs $37.95 per person and includes a lobster bake for two and a dessert trio.